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🪄 Turn Off the Lights Extension for Atlas Browser: Set Up in 5 Simple Steps

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

There is a new web browser on the market: the Atlas Browser. Built with ChatGPT integration, Atlas takes us a step closer to a true super-assistant. One that understands your world, anticipates your needs, and helps you achieve your goals more efficiently. Unlike traditional browsers, this AI browser blends artificial intelligence directly into your browsing experience, making tasks like research, content creation, and information retrieval faster and smarter.

Atlas is built on Chromium, which means it is fully compatible with Chrome extensions. You can easily install your favorite tools, extensions, and productivity enhancers to customize your browsing experience exactly the way you like it.

For those who spend hours browsing the web or watching videos online, you know how bright screens and distracting elements can make it hard to stay focused. Thankfully, there is a simple solution for that. And that is the Turn Off the Lights extension for the Atlas browser. This popular browser extension helps you dim any webpage with a single click, creating a calm, theater-like experience that is easier on your eyes.

Atlas Browser
Atlas Browser

In this guide, we will show you exactly how to install and use Turn Off the Lights on Atlas for macOS, and how it can make your browsing experience smoother and more enjoyable. You can also watch our step-by-step tutorial video below to follow along visually.

How to Install Turn Off the Lights on the Atlas Browser (macOS)

Follow these steps to get the extension running on your Atlas browser:

  1. Open the Atlas Browser on your Mac
  2. Click on the Apple menu bar and choose View → Extensions
    This will open the Extensions page, showing all currently installed extensions
  3. Click on the Chrome Web Store link (Atlas supports Chrome extensions!)
  4. In the Chrome Web Store search bar, type Turn Off the Lights
  5. Click on the blue Add to Chrome button
  6. When prompted, confirm by clicking Add extension
    After a few seconds, the installation will complete

To make the extension visible on your toolbar:

  • Click your avatar icon in the top-right corner of the Atlas browser
  • Choose Extensions, find Turn Off the Lights, and select Pin to browser bar
    You will now see a small gray lamp icon next to your address bar, which is your new dimming tool!
Atlas Browser with the Turn Off the Lights extension installed
Atlas Browser with the Turn Off the Lights extension installed

If you would prefer to see the process in action, watch the full step-by-step guide below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhvZaA9j7kk

The video walks you through installing the extension, pinning it, and adjusting settings, perfect for visual learners.

Final Thoughts

The Turn Off the Lights extension for the Atlas browser is a small tool that makes a big difference in how you experience the web. It is easy to install, simple to use, and adds a professional, distraction-free feel to your browsing sessions.

Do not forget to check out the tutorial video above to see it in action, and start browsing smarter and more comfortably today. If you enjoy our free and Open-Source work, please consider making a small contribution.

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.

ℹ️ 3 Powerful Things You Did Not Know About TOtL Desktop (macOS 26 Update)

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

If you are using the premium Turn Off the Lights – Desktop Mac app (aka TOtL Desktop), and have just upgraded or are considering upgrading to macOS 26 Tahoe, there are some hidden gems and new behaviours you might not yet have discovered. Even if you have used the Turn Off the Lights for Desktop app for years, the macOS 26 update unlocks a few subtleties that change how the app works, especially when paired with Tahoe’s redesigned UI and features. Here are three things you probably did not know, plus how to get the most out of them.

1. Liquid Glass Icon for macOS 26

One of the subtle but neat changes in macOS 26 is the introduction of the Liquid Glass effect, which gives app icons a fresh and adaptive look. With this new rendering system, icons are no longer static. Instead, they dynamically adjust their appearance depending on your selected system theme. That means the TOtL Desktop icon can look slightly different in Light Mode, Dark Mode, Clear Style, and your chosen Tinted Style.

This creates a more seamless integration with the macOS environment, as the icons feel alive and consistent with the overall design language of Tahoe.

Turn Off the Lights Desktop Liquid Glass app icon on macOS 26
Turn Off the Lights Desktop Liquid Glass app icon on macOS 26

👉 Try switching between Light, Dark, Clear, and Tinted modes with the TOtL Desktop Settings window open. You will see the icon subtly transform to match each environment, creating a polished, system-native feel.

2. New Slider and User Interface Changes that Fit Tahoe’s Style

When you click the lamp icon in the Apple menu bar, you will see the Turn Off the Lights for Desktop control panel. It now includes a new update slider, harmonized with the design style of macOS Tahoe.

Turn Off the Lights for Desktop Mac app with the control panel open
Turn Off the Lights for Desktop Mac app with the control panel open

The settings window has been redesigned: instead of the traditional top-tab navigation, TOtL Desktop now uses a tab bar on the left side, giving it a cleaner, more modern look that aligns with macOS 26’s UI trends.

👉 Try to open the menu panel when you click on the white/black lamp button in your Apple menubar that is located left of the clock.

3. Deeper Shortcut and Automation Integration

The macOS 26 update makes TOtL Desktop even more powerful when paired with the Shortcuts app and scheduled automation.

  • You can also connect TOtL Desktop to weather or time-based conditions. For instance, when the sun sets in your location at a specific time, TOtL Desktop can automatically activate and add a dimming layer to your Mac’s screen, helping you transition to a softer evening workspace.
  • Keyboard shortcuts and menu bar triggers are snappier, reducing lag when toggling dimming or switching focus modes.
Shortcuts app with Turn Off the Lights for Desktop actions
Shortcuts app with Turn Off the Lights for Desktop actions

👉 Try creating a Shortcut that dims the desktop to 60% whenever you switch to Dark Mode or when sunset begins in your city. It is a simple automation that helps eye comfort in low-light environments.

Final thought

Turn Off the Lights for Desktop has always been a great tool for focus and eye comfort, but with macOS 26, it feels even more integrated into the Mac experience. If you have not yet explored these hidden improvements, now’s the perfect time to rediscover them. You can get the premium Turn Off the Lights for Desktop app from the Mac App Store.

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.

💻 5 Simple Steps to Enable OLED Night Mode Extension for Your Browser

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

If you have ever tried reading a website late at night, you know the struggle. Bright backgrounds, tired eyes, and maybe even that guilty feeling of draining your laptop or phone battery when you just wanted a calm browsing experience. That is where the OLED night mode extension comes in. It is not just about flipping white to black. It is about creating a healthier, more immersive way to surf the web, while also unlocking the hidden benefits of your OLED screen.

OLED Night Mode extension with Complete Black Chrome Theme

Why OLED Screens Need Something Different

Most people know about dark mode. However, fewer people realize that OLED displays (the type used in many smartphones, tablets, and even high-end laptops) function differently from traditional LCD screens. Instead of using a backlight for all pixels, OLEDs light up each pixel individually. That means black pixels are literally off.

Here is the secret: a well-designed OLED night mode extension does not just dim the screen, it smartly switches large areas of white into deep black, which on OLED means those pixels are not using any power at all. The result of this OLED Night Mode extension?

  • Battery savings: A true black OLED night mode can extend browsing time significantly.
  • Less eye strain: Not just dimmer light, but softer contrast that feels natural.
  • Better focus: The background fades away, letting you concentrate on the content.

What devices use OLED?

  • The Surface Pro has an OLED display, depending on the model and configuration. The newer 13-inch Surface Pro models can be configured with an optional OLED PixelSense display, while the smaller 12-inch models use an LCD screen.
  • MacBook Pros currently use Liquid Retina XDR displays, which are based on mini-LED technology, not OLED.

The Solution: Chrome Extension + Chrome Theme

The good news? You do not need to search endlessly for an OLED-specific extension. The Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension already includes a powerful Night Mode feature, making it the perfect OLED night mode extension for your browser. And with the Complete Black Chrome theme, you will enjoy a true 100% pure solid black experience.

Unlike paid and basic dark mode add-ons, Turn Off the Lights goes further:

  • It provides a true black theme for OLED screens, helping save battery life.
  • It intelligently adapts to different websites, so text stays readable while the background goes dark.
  • It works seamlessly across YouTube, social media, news sites, and more.
  • You can customize brightness, color temperature, and even schedule night mode to activate automatically.

How to Enable OLED Dark Mode in Turn Off the Lights

Get the Complete Black Chrome theme:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/complete-black-theme-for/ojocmeabgojddapjkfbdbmpeoodhepgd

Get the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

Getting an OLED-optimized dark mode is quick and simple. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the Turn Off the Lights Options page. You can do this by right-clicking on the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar and selecting Options.
  2. Click on the “Night Mode” tab. This is where all the settings for dark mode are located.
  3. Set the background to 100% solid black. This ensures OLED pixels are turned completely off, giving you maximum battery savings and the deepest contrast possible.
  4. Enable the Night Mode feature. Toggle it on to activate dark browsing across all websites.
  5. You are done! Now you have a true OLED night mode extension running in your Chrome browser.

With just these few clicks, you unlock a browsing experience that feels calmer, saves energy, and looks beautiful on OLED screens.

Everyday Scenarios Where It Shines

  • Late-night reading: Articles on news sites or blogs become more like reading on a Kindle than staring into a flashlight.
  • Streaming videos: Dark mode blends the website background into the video frame, making movies and shows more immersive.
  • Working on documents: Your productivity tools look calmer, and your laptop battery lasts longer during meetings or travel.
  • Social media browsing: No more harsh whites while scrolling endlessly through your feed at night.

And because it is part of the Turn Off the Lights browser extension, you also get extra tools, like the ability to dim the entire webpage around a video, creating a cinema-like effect.

A Small Change, a Big Difference

It’s easy to underestimate how much impact a single browser extension can have on your daily routine. But the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension with Night Mode is not just a cosmetic tweak. It is a thoughtful way of matching your browsing habits with the strengths of modern OLED displays.

Customize the Night Mode feature
Customize the Night Mode feature

For anyone who spends time online after dark, or just wants to squeeze more hours out of their battery, this is one of the simplest, most practical upgrades you can make. And you can customize the background, text, and hyperlink color with a double click on the lamp button in your toolbar.

So the next time you are about to dim your screen and squint through another late-night browsing session, remember: there is a smarter way. Install the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension, enable Night Mode, set the background to 100% solid black, and enjoy the true benefits of an OLED night mode extension.

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.